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Marine Science Schools in California

110 students earned Marine Science degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Marine Science is the 212th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Marine Science Majors in California

Marine Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 94
Master’s Degree 16

Gender Distribution

In California, a marine science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of marine science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.1%
  • White: 44.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 15.5%
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Jobs for Marine Science Grads in California

There are 40,140 people in the state and 431,630 people in the nation working in marine science jobs.

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Wages for Marine Science Jobs in California

A typical salary for a marine science grad in the state is $91,890, compared to a typical salary of $83,600 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in California that offer marine science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,409 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

In their early career, UC Davis grads earn an average salary of $54,621. 85% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,768.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.75 years to complete their degree at SFSU.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,542. Most students complete their degree in 4.98 years. In their early career, San Jose State grads earn an average salary of $57,540.

Marine Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers marine science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 13% $71,410
Geoscientists 12% $93,310
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $87,080
Biological Scientists 12% $87,760
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
Physical Scientists 11% $113,020

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to marine science.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Biological & Physical Science 18,864
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 2,975
Cognitive Science 1,765
International Studies 1,569
Nutrition Science 1,195
Human Biology 609
Behavioral Science 570
Mathematics & Computer Science 475

View all majors related to Marine Science

View Nationwide Marine Science Report

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